🍼novice

noun
/ˈnɒvɪs/

Meaning

A person new to or inexperienced in a field or activity.
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner

Example Sentences

He is still a novice at playing the guitar.

As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.

Example Expressions

novice mistake

Synonyms

beginner, learner, rookie, trainee, newcomer, apprentice, amateur
Entry 1
beginner, learner, rookie, trainee, newcomer
Entry 2
beginner, newcomer, apprentice, amateur

Antonyms

expert, master, professional, veteran
Entry 1
expert, master, professional
Entry 2
expert, veteran, professional, master

Collocations

novice player, novice driver, novice mistake, novice teacher, complete novice
Entry 1
novice player, novice driver, novice mistake, novice teacher
Entry 2
complete novice, novice driver, novice teacher

Related Vocabularies

a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
a blessing or expression of good wishes, often at the end of a religious service
a person who writes plays
a combination of different substances or elements
The possibility of being easily harmed or put at risk

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